Bond Project Overview
Below are descriptions of the 11 projects that were in the 2019 Keller ISD Bond Proposal.
District-Wide Safety & Security Upgrades | $19,679,692
All Keller ISD campuses, except those recommended for replacement, received updates to security systems and measures to keep the district ahead of ever-evolving threats and created the safest possible learning environment for KISD students. Upgrades were made to Raptor scanners, access controls, and intercom systems; security vestibules and vestibule check-in systems were reworked; ballistic film were added on glazing at school entrances; and additional security cameras were installed. Additionally, Crisis Counseling Suites with their own dedicated entrance were added to each intermediate school, serving that feeder pattern's schools.
District-Wide Mechanical & Life Safety Upgrades | $30,800,715
High schools, intermediate schools, and elementary schools whose systems had exceeded their expected life cycle received replacement HVAC systems, primary power equipment, fire alarm systems, and public address systems.
District-Wide Technology Upgrades | $24,328,980
All Keller ISD campuses, except those recommended for replacement, receivedsignificant technology upgrades. These enhancements included replacement of cabling infrastructure, HVAC upgrades and additions in main distribution frame (MDF) and intermediate distribution frame (IDF) rooms, renovations to MDF/IDF rooms, WAN expansion, primary power and UPS upgrades, and technology hardware replacement.
Florence Elementary School Replacement | $29,949,883
A new Florence Elementary School campus was constructed adjacent to the current building, bringing its learning spaces more in line with other Keller ISD elementary schools and the district's adopted educational specifications. Due to the extensive work needed to update the existing campus and potential costs, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee proposed the school's complete replacement. Following the construction of the new campus, the former building was demolished.
Heritage Elementary School Replacement | $31,146,873
A new Heritage Elementary School campus was constructed adjacent to the current building, bringing its learning spaces more in line with other Keller ISD elementary schools and the district's adopted educational specifications. Due to the extensive work needed to update the existing campus and potential costs, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee proposed the school's complete replacement. Following the construction of the new campus, the former building was demolished.
Parkview Elementary School Replacement | $33,521,597
A new Parkview Elementary School campus was constructed adjacent to the current building, bringing its learning spaces more in line with other Keller ISD elementary schools and the district's adopted educational specifications. Due to the extensive work needed to update the existing campus and potential costs, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee proposed the school's complete replacement. Following the construction of the new campus, the former building was demolished.
Whitley Road Elementary School Replacement | $32,328,758
A new Whitley Road Elementary School campus was constructed adjacent to the current building, bringing its learning spaces more in line with other Keller ISD elementary schools and the district's adopted educational specifications. Due to the extensive work needed to update the existing campus and potential costs, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee proposed the school's complete replacement. Following the construction of the new campus, the former building was demolished.
Fossil Hill Middle School Additions & Renovations | $18,288,062
Fossil Hill saw the construction of an extension to its fine arts classrooms including a new band hall, choir classroom, and practice spaces. Existing fine arts spaces as well as core academic spaces were renovated.
Keller Middle School Additions & Renovations | $25,414,950
Keller Middle saw the construction of an extension to its fine arts classrooms including a new band hall, choir classrooms, and practices spaces. Existing fine arts spaces were renovated, as were athletics locker rooms, and core academic spaces.
Indoor Extra-Curricular Program Facilities at High Schools | $48,626,734
An indoor extracurricular program facility was constructed at each of Keller ISD's four comprehensive high schools – Central HS, Fossil Ridge HS, Keller HS, and Timber Creek HS. The spaces each include a 100-yard turf field, along with equipment for all outdoor programs. The space extends opportunities for athletics practices, fine arts rehearsals, and other feeder school activities – such as elementary school field days – providing protection from the elements.
New Industrial Trades and Agriscience Center | $21,509,217
A new industrial trades and agriscience center was constructed to extend and provide additional career and technical education learning spaces in which to train and prepare students for careers in various trade industries. The center includes a laboratory, shop, and research space for agriscience programs, emerging technologies, transportation and logistics, and trades such as construction, HVAC, electrical and plumbing. The center was constructed on land Keller ISD owns near the intersection of Golden Triangle Boulevard and North Riverside Drive.